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Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of
the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:
•
Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy
•
Viewing the device’s MAC Address
•
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP
To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu:
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Wi-Fi settings
.
2. Press and then tap
Advanced
.
Tethering
This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile data
connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and
computer. A wireless version of this same functionality would be
the Mobile AP feature.
Note:
You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while
using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers
are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
phone.
3. When prompted for a USB mode, press to exit the
menu.
4. Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu. This places a
green check mark next to the entry and activates the
feature. A Tethering or Hotspot active notification briefly
appears on the screen.
Look for the Tethering active icon in the Status bar
area of the screen.
To disconnect tethering:
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Tethering and portable hotspot
.
2. Tap
USB tethering
from the Tethering menu to remove the
check mark and deactivate the feature.
3. Remove the USB cable from the phone.
